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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,775.59, 21,770.28 and 8,702.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,775.59, 21,770.28 and 8,702.04 is: 12,008.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,775.59 : 21,770.28 = 8,702.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,775.59/21,770.28 = 8,702.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,775.59x = 21,770.28 × 8,702.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,775.59x = 189,445,847.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 189,445,847.37/15,775.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,008.80

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